Some people take their love for celebrities too far. Trying to sound like them, act like them, and even dress like them are considered ways in which they show their undying love and affection for their idols.
This woman decided to go all the way and turn herself into Kim Kardashian; well, she seemed to have rain checked on that move and is now spending a massive sum of money to return to her former self.
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Meet Jennifer Pamplona
The 29-year-old and former Versace model loved Kim Kardashian so much that she took the bold move of going under the knife over 40 times in order to look exactly like the reality TV star.
A Whole Lotta Money!
Pamplona revealed she spent over $600k on cosmetic surgeries over 12 years in her bid to carry a striking resemblance with the billionaire.
First Time Under The Knife
The model had her first reconstructive surgery in 2010 at age 17, when Kardashian’s fame started growing. This surgery marked the beginning of a 12-year journey filled with frequent trips to the doctors.
Few Details Of Her Procedures
Pamplona’s list of procedures include three rhinoplasties, butt implants, and fat injections to achieve Kardashian’s big, round booty.
Major Fame
The popularity that followed her procedures was impressive and even got her a profile in The Post with over 1 million Instagram followers on the journey.
No Happiness
In the midst of all this, the model still wasn’t fulfilled and described her love for surgeries as an addiction, making her lose control of everything and experience difficult times.
An Epiphany
Following her internal struggles with finding pleasure and fulfillment in the countless surgeries, Pamplona finally discovered she was suffering from body dysmorphia.
Back To Old Ways
The 29-year-old then decided to return back to her previous self, pick up the pieces and carry her original appearance with pride.
Istanbul Doctor To The Rescue
Luck smiled on Pamplona who found a doctor in Istanbul willing to help her begin her journey back to herself.
Everything Comes At A Price
The model revealed she spent over $120k to “detransition.” The procedures included a face and neck lift, buccal fat removal, cat eye surgery, a lip lift, and a nose job all at the same time.
Complications During The Surgery
Pamplona also revealed she suffered major setbacks during the “detransition” process, which had her bleeding from her cheeks for about three days due to an infection.
As her life flashed before her eyes, she asked, “What the hell have I done with my life.”
Road To Recovery
The beauty got through the infection and is now on the road to recovery; while the final results haven’t shown any significant improvement, she already feels relieved in her soul and that all her efforts were worth it.
Sharing Pictures Along The Way
The 29-year-old decided to update fans and followers by sharing selfies of her journey in a bid to promote transparency and reveal the pain that goes into beauty.
A Noble Cause
Asides from working on a documentary titled Addiction, the model has also partnered with a medical practitioner to open a foundation in Brazil targeted at helping people get over body dysmorphia.
